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Ganderbal: In a significant development, security forces eliminated one terrorist during an overnight encounter in the Arhama area of the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. The operation, which began late Tuesday night, remains active as joint teams of the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police continue their operation. Specific intelligence inputs regarding the movement of armed suspects in the general area triggered operation Arhama. Based on these leads, a joint cordon-and-search o ...Read More >
New Delhi: As geopolitical tensions escalate between the United States, Israel, and Iran, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves through the aviation industry. Air travelers now face a massive surge in ticket prices as jet fuel costs have more than doubled for April, leaving the global economy reeling from the fallout of the Iran conflict. Oil PSUs on Wednesday announced that Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices have been revised upward in major metro cities from April 1, 2026 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Due to the escalating conflict in West Asia, Indian business owners are grappling with a sharp rise in operating expenses, primarily caused by the strategic closure of the Strait of Hormuz. As of the April 1 update, Oil Marketing Companies have significantly raised the cost of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹195.50. Coming on the heels of a ₹114.50 increase on March 1, this latest price jump highlights a turbulent period for both industrial and hospitality businesses. Despite the ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a shocking incident from the Vasai area of Palghar district in Maharashtra, a man dragged a four-year-old child out of an auto-rickshaw and slammed him onto the ground, days after having a verbal altercation with the boy's father reportedly over a minor issue. The incident took place within a housing society in Vasai and was captured on CCTV footage installed at the location. The victim, Vignesh, was seen sitting inside a parked auto-rickshaw and playing with other children. Just ...Read More >
Srinagar: Heavy rainfall in Baramulla's Rafiabad on Tuesday triggered a sudden rise in water levels, leaving 30 students and four teachers trapped inside a school hostel. Swift intervention by the Army ensured all 34 were evacuated safely. The officials said the continuous downpour caused a sudden surge in a stream near Watargam, inundating the hostel premises and cutting off escape routes. The distressed residents immediately sought help from the nearby Army unit, which responded with prompt h ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major global exclusive, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Esmaeil Baghaei delivered Tehran's first official response to recent US warnings, speaking to Republic Media Network Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami minutes after a high-stakes Pentagon briefing. Baghaei strongly condemned recent developments, calling the events of February 28 an "act of illegal war" and accusing the United States of undermining diplomatic efforts. "This is not the first time the US has torpedoed negotiations, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- Registrar General Mritunjay Kumar Narayan announced on Monday that India's 2027 Census, the 16th in the nation's history, will officially commence its first phase on April 1, 2026. This marks the first time the census will be conducted entirely through digital means, introducing a self-enumeration option alongside traditional door-to-door data collection. The initial phase, focusing on House Listing and Housing, will begin with a 15-day self-enumeration window from April 1 to April ...Read More >
New Delhi: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, who has lately emerged to be a poster-boy for a large section of the liberal wokes in the country, has once again come into the limelight during the Parliament session for calling for a paternity leave law in India. "When a child is born, both parents are congratulated, but the responsibility of caregiving falls disproportionately on the mother," Chadha said, calling for the need for a more egalitarian approach to parenting. "A father should not hav ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: An unlikely conversation between a massive chocolate heist and a legendary Kerala Tourism post has set the internet ablaze. While European authorities are struggling to locate a missing truck carrying over 400,000 KitKat bars, weighing a staggering 12 tonnes, Kerala Tourism has decided to offer the world a "savoury break" from the bad news by visiting Kerala's hill stations and beaches. In a move that has gone viral across X and Instagram, Kerala Tourism took a light-hearte ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major development in the Ashok Kharat case, the ongoing Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe has taken a serious turn, with several prominent doctors in Nashik now coming under the scanner. According to reports, investigators are examining whether Kharat, allegedly acting on medical advice, administered certain pills to women to prevent pregnancy. There are also suspicions that some medications may have been used to sedate or hypnotise victims. With the probe entering its 14t ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 31 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging a conspiracy to undermine democratic rights in the state ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. "I have written to the Chief Election Commissioner, raising a serious alarm over the grave conspiracy being orchestrated against the democratic rights of the people of Bengal. BJP agents have been caught red-handed ...Read More >
New Delhi: A visit meant for prayer turned into a desperate fight for survival at Maa Sheetla Mandir, where a sudden stampede claimed at least eight lives, most of them women, and left several others injured. "There was a massive crowd. Four of us had come from Patna. We got separated from each other. People were trampled on..." a devotee said, recalling the terrifying moments when the crowd surged out of control. The tragedy unfolded on Tuesday, coinciding with Mahavir Jayanti and the last Tu ...Read More >
Ajmer: The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (BSER) has announced the results for the Class 12 Senior Secondary Examinations 2026 today, March 31. State Education Minister Madan Dilawar declared the results during a press conference held at the board's headquarters in Ajmer. This year, the board has taken the step of releasing the results for all three streams, Science, Commerce, and Arts, simultaneously to streamline the college admission process. Approximately 9 lakh students appeared ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant shift in strategy, Donald Trump is reportedly willing to end the ongoing US military campaign against Iran without ensuring the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to local report. The development signals a possible recalibration of Washington's war objectives, with the administration prioritising a quicker end to hostilities over securing the crucial oil transit route. As per the report, Trump told aides that the complex and time-consum ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant development from Pakistan, Mohammad Tahir Anwar, the elder brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, has died under circumstances that remain unclear, according to sources within Indian intelligence agencies. Anwar, who was reportedly a key figure within the Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed, passed away in Bahawalpur. While officials have confirmed his death, the exact cause has not yet been disclosed, raising speculation and prompting security age ...Read More >
Chennai: Actor-turned-politician Vijay who has entered Tamil Nadu's electoral fray for the first time, has declared total assets worth Rs 603.20 crore in his nomination affidavit filed in Chennai on Monday. Vijay is making his electoral debut from two seats: Perambur and Tiruchi East, under his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). A major portion of Vijay's wealth is in movable assets worth Rs 404.58 crore. His immovable assets, which includes land in Kodaikanal and properties in Chennai, are ...Read More >
Chennai: Actor-turned-politician Vijay on Monday alleged a "complete absence" of police deployment during his campaign in Chennai, flagging a "serious lapse" in election security arrangements in a formal complaint to the Election Commission of India. In a letter dated March 30 to the Chief Electoral Officer, Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader CTR Nirmal Kumar said Vijay's campaign convoy was left without police protection or traffic regulation despite prior permission for campaig ...Read More >
New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that a deal with Iran to end the war "could be soon." Trump answered questions from reporters while on board Air Force One, returning to Washington, D.C. from Florida. The president, asked about "boots on the ground," said "I just have lots of alternatives." Pakistan's foreign minister says Islamabad will soon host talks between the U.S. and Iran. There was no immediate word Sunday from Washington or Tehran. The announcement came after fo ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: A Navy employee identified as Ravindra was arrested in the Gajuwaka area of Visakhapatnam for allegedly murdering his lover and dismembering her body. The local police discovered the remains hidden inside the suspect's residence in LV Nagar. According to the Circle Inspector of Police (CI) in Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam, the incident took place in a house located in LV Nagar, where the accused reportedly dismembered the victim's body into two parts. One-half was kept in a refrigerat ...Read More >
Mandya: A bomb threat was received at the Mandya court on Thursday. The message threatening a bomb attack on the court was received in the Mandya district judge's mail. Police, bomb squad and fire brigade personnel reached the court immediately after receiving the information and are inspecting the matter. The court proceedings were halted, and everyone evacuated the premises after receiving the mail containing the threat. Anxiety gripped the court as a similar threat email was received on Feb ...Read More >
New Delhi: An Air India Express flight arriving from Hyderabad suffered a severe hard landing at Phuket International Airport on Wednesday, March 11. The force of the impact was so significant that it heavily damaged the aircraft's nose gear. Fortunately, all 133 passengers on board Flight IX938 evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported. Following the incident, the runway remained closed until approximately 6 p.m. local time to allow airport officials to conduct a full safety inspection ...Read More >
New Delhi: US Central Command has confirmed that three US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets crashed in western Kuwait early Monday morning after being struck in what officials described as an "apparent friendly fire incident". The incident took place during active combat operations that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles and drones. According to US Central Command, at 11:03 p.m. ET on March 1, three F-15E Strike Eagles went down over Kuwait. US officials said th ...Read More >
Shivamogga: Tension gripped parts of Shivamogga after a 16-year-old SSLC student was allegedly beaten to death when he tried to intervene in a clash between a group of youths at Soolabailu, under the jurisdiction of Tunganagar Police Station. The deceased has been identified as Sanket (16), who had attended a special class at a government school and was returning home when the incident unfolded outside the school premises. According to police, Sanket noticed an argument escalating between a gro ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid mounting concerns over aviation safety caused by a series of aircraft accidents in the country, from the Air India crash to the latest Redbird air ambulance crash, India's aviation regulator has announced stricter surveillance and accountability measures. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday said it will impose stringent safety rules for non-scheduled operators. Operators that fail to meet requirements for compliance could face penalties and even suspensio ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
Gulmarg: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said artificial snow must be introduced in Gulmarg to safeguard winter tourism and strengthen sports infrastructure, citing unpredictable weather conditions during the sixth Khelo India Winter Games. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony in Baramulla, Abdullah said that Gulmarg has hosted the winter games for six consecutive years, reinforcing its position as India's leading venue for snow sports. However, he stressed that changing ...Read More >
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police, in collaboration with the Punjab Police, have apprehended two Pakistani juveniles who had executed an escape from a detention facility in Jammu. The duo, identified as Mohammad Sanaullah and Ahsan Anwar, were arrested in Punjab late Tuesday after a massive manhunt that spanned two states. The crisis began on Monday evening at approximately 5:15 PM at the Juvenile Observation Home in RS Pura, a high-security zone near the International Border. According to ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, a 9-year-old boy, identified as Prashanth, ended his life after allegedly being harassed by his classmates for not wearing his school uniform properly. The victim, who was a class 4 student, took this extreme step in the washroom of his house a few minutes after returning from school on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the cops sprang into action after learning about the tragic case and questioned his parents regarding his death. Reports suggest that Prasanth was allegedl ...Read More >
Mumbai: Posing a serious threat to commuters, a yellow Lamborghini Urus violated speed limit and was spotted racing over 250 km/hour on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. A video of the supercar's speedometer touching dangerously high speeds was shot from inside the vehicle. The video went viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage and prompting strict action from the Mumbai Traffic Police. The video, captioned 'Sab Se Tezz', showed the Lamborghini recklessly zooming past other cars. An FIR w ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate moved the Bombay High Court on Wednesday, seeking the suspension of his conviction and sentence in an over three-decade-old cheating and forgery case. The minister has been sentenced to two years of imprisonment. He has also been fined Rs 50,000. The Bombay High Court has listed the matter for hearing on Friday. Earlier in the day, Kokate allegedly fell ill and was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital shortly after a court issued a non-bailable a ...Read More >
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